INFORMATION STATEMENT FOR FOUR WINDS MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC.

A Description of the Academic Program
The academic subjects of math, language, sensorial, practical life experiences and cultural subjects are based on the Montessori Method. Art, Music, French and Gym are also included in our program. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children have an innate curiosity through which spontaneous activity develops their individual desire to learn. This natural curiosity, if encouraged, will reinforce a need for continued discovery and enhance the love of learning for learning's sake.
The staff believes each individual learns in different ways. They organize and prepare for the children to have personalized programs of study in which they can move at their own pace and level. This program offers any child the challenge and opportunity to excel toward his/her greatest potential while maintaining a clear understanding of what is being learned.

The History of Our School
Four Winds Montessori School has been in operation since 1996. In 1996, we opened our doors with 8 students and have now grown to a population of 110 students. The goals of Four Winds Montessori School are to provide children ages 3 through age 13, a safe, nurturing, and academically stimulating environment. In this environment every child can develop a positive self-image, confidence, and fundamental academic understanding. The school takes pride in a quality early childhood education program. We believe the early years of education are what form a strong solid foundation for academic achievement in the future.

Annual Student Evaluations
Report cards are completed and given out for each child twice a year. The first report card goes out in January and the second report card goes out at the end of June. Each child is tested and assessed in all of the academic subject areas: math, language- (English, French), sensorial, practical life, culture, art, music and gym. These records are kept in the child's file and sent with them when they move to another school.

Curriculum and Reports
The academic subjects of math, language, sensorial, practical life experiences and cultural subjects based on the Montessori Method. Dr. Maria Montessori believed that children have an innat4e curiosity and through spontaneous activity develop their individual desire to learn. This natural curiosity, if encouraged, will reinforce a need for continued discovery and enhance the love of learning for learning’s sake.

The key on our reports card is:

E - Excellent – Demonstrated exceptional knowledge or skill and has mastered the material.
VG – Very Good – Demonstrated some of the required knowledge but will continue to focus on this next term.

G-The child has demonstrated most of the knowledge or skills in this area.
N - Needs Improvement-The child needs to put forth more effort, participation, or work in this area.
M – More Experience Required – The child has been introduced to this material but another lesson is required
N/A – Not applicable At This Time

Each child is assessed on their Social and Emotional Growth, Work Habits, Practical Life Exercises, Sensorial Apparatus, French, Art Music, Culture, Language, Writing, Mathematics, and Motor Development.

Professional Credentials of Our Teachers
All of the staff at Four Winds Montessori School either hold their Montessori Diploma or E.C.E. Diploma. In addition we employ teacher's assistants who are at various points in their learning careers.

Criminal Reference Checks
Criminal Reference checks have been collected on all individuals coming into regular contact with our students.

Health and Safety Information
Four Winds Montessori School is inspected annually by the Ministry of Community and Social Services as well as the Health Department. We are inspected and approved by the Fire and Zoning departments. We have staff policies regarding behaviour management, drug administration, fire regulations, sanitation and serious occurrence.

Financial Information
Financial information is available upon request and at the discretion of the operator.

Policy on Refunds and Fees
Tuition will be refunded beginning the first of the month following the termination of a child's attendance. All N.S.F. cheques or payment will carry a $20 service charge.